Town and Country Dogs

02/04/2026

I think we have a problem here 😂. Due to his little deformed paws, when he is settling down for a nap, he even walks on his knees like a goat. 😬🤦

31/03/2026

📌Hi everyone. Apologies in advance but due to an appointment I will be unavailable for walks on Friday 24th April.
Becci

30/03/2026

Luca update 🐾

For those of you who’ve been asking about Lucas ( now renamed Luca ) here’s a little update on how he’s getting on…

So far he’s settling in really well 💛

One of the biggest changes is around food. He’s learned how to eat from a bowl (which in itself was a milestone), and he’s slowly realising that meals are regular and he doesn’t need to act like each one might be his last. This means he’s started gaining some weight, which is lovely to see.

Personality wise… he’s really starting to shine.
Turns out toys are the best thing ever .....closely followed by socks ...
Safe to say, no laundry can be left unattended ever!

He’s got such a playful, loving nature and is actually quite trusting considering everything he’s been through. It’s been really special watching that side of him come out. He’s also completely taken with Emily and Will (he absolutely adores them ) and I think the feeling is mutual 😊.

He’s also been brilliant around the cat and the chickens, and so far prey drive doesn’t seem to be an issue at all which is pretty amazing to see given his breed .

At the moment, we’re treating him for an ear infection and a few sores around his neutering site, but he’s been an absolute star — he’ll let me do anything with him. He is definitely an easy patient!

He absolutely loves all your dogs, and they love him…
Well… almost all of them 😅..
My very own old grumpy Shylo isn’t entirely convinced just yet. I think he was a bit put out that Luca didn’t go home at the end of the day! But we’re making progress and they’ll now share a sofa… just at opposite ends 😂

We’ve still got a long way to go, but for now I’m really impressed with him. He’s come so far already 🐶✨

As you know so far this boy is still a foster so look out for the next update… 'should he stay or should he go! '😬
Here are some photos of our journey so far....

11/03/2026

⛽A quick update on the recent fuel shortages⛽

With the current uncertainty around fuel supplies, I’ll be keeping our walks a little closer to home for the time being until we see how things unfold.

If fuel shortages do become an issue, it could affect my ability to continue my usual service, so , with a very full tank, I’m just erring on the side of caution for now.

Please rest assured that nothing changes for the dogs ...they’ll still get their full hour walk with plenty of fun, sniffing, exploring, and engagement (which we all know is the important part anyway!)... I just don't want to be driving quite so far at the moment.

Hopefully it will all blow over and things will be back to normal very soon… we all remember the great toilet roll saga during Covid! 🤦

Thank you as always for your understanding 🐾

04/03/2026

Could This Be the New Addition to Town & Country Dogs? 🐾

Some of you may know I have a very soft spot for a hound… and it looks like another one may be about to steal a little space in our hearts.

On Sunday (Cypriot airport safety permitting), a very special boy called Lucas is due to arrive in the UK.

I wasn't actually planning on getting another dog yet after Taz's passing BUT Lucas is in desperate need of a home with experience of shy/nervous dogs, so here we are 🤷.

Lucas has travelled a long road already. I don’t know all the details of his past, but I do know that he’s good with other dogs, he’s been cat tested and passed, and despite everything, he has the gentlest soul.

He is, however, still very timid around people and doesn’t quite understand yet that hands can be kind and people can be trusted and that’s where fostering comes in.

For now, Lucas will only be joining us as a foster. There are no big declarations, no impulsive decisions (thats just not me) but just a safe space, patience, routine, and the chance to learn that the world isn’t such a scary place.

Rescue is never about “fixing” a dog.
It’s about giving them the time and security to unfold at their own pace. Assess, adapt and overcome. It's not about expecting a perfect dog, it's about letting them become the best dog they can be in their own time.

So… could this be the new addition to Town & Country Dogs?.....We’ll see 🤷.

For now, let’s just get him here safely.
I’ll keep you all updated on his journey — the wins, the wobbles, and hopefully 🤞🤞some wags too .

Please keep everything crossed for a smooth arrival for little Lucas, his luck is about to change ❤️.

A little note about fostering dogs from abroad...

I know some people wonder why foster from over seas when we have our own dogs here needing homes too. I used to think the same!
The truth is even our dogs in kennels here are generally warm, fed, monitored and legally protected.
In some other countries the conditions are far harsher.... Limited welfare laws, limited access to veterinary care and sadly, lots of abuse, many just don't view dogs as we do here.
It isn't about choosing one over another- our rescues here do a fantastic job-its simply about helping where the need can be a little more desperate 🐾.

13/02/2026

A great review from a lovely client today.... thanks Louise, it's a pleasure walking them (and no, I'm not lying! ☺️)

"I can't recommend Town and Country dogs more, I've used them for over a year now and am always so pleased with how my dogs are treated. They are pretty active somewhat ignorant spaniels 😂 but I've never had concerns with Becci taking them out. I will continue to use as long as you'll have them ❤️"

12/02/2026

A little update on Shylo 🐾

Since we lost dear old Taz — the face of Town & Country Dogs — so many of you have asked how Shylo is coping so I thought I'd update you all...

For those who don’t know his story…

Shylo was never supposed to stay.

Ten years ago, I agreed to foster a rescue hound arriving from Cyprus after his adoptive home here fell through. When I collected him from Bristol Airport, I wasn’t prepared for what I’d see. He wasn’t just nervous , he was broken. A shell of a dog and so very skinny . Absolutely heartbreaking 😢.

He had never lived in a house,never heard a washing machine or a television. Every tiny noise made him shake, I mean REALLY shake! . He had never known kindness, never known a gentle hand. He’d been bred for hunting, thrown around, then discarded when he “failed”.
Those first months were incredibly hard and he mostly spent it hidden behind the sofa. If anyone came into the house, he would wee and poo out of sheer fear.. It took months to earn even a flicker of trust.
I remember thinking more than once that maybe it would have been kinder for him not to have been put through the stress of travelling at all.

But here we are... Fast forward to today....

At home now, he’s almost like a normal dog. He seeks affection and enjoys his comforts. He’ll even play with a toy now and again. He shares watermelon with the chickens and plays with the cat, who I have found him curled up with more than once since Taz passed.
He loves his walks, though he still keeps a wide berth from groups of men or teenagers playing football. Some fears run deep....and that’s okay.

Taz was his confidence,his guide,his reassurance. Taz showed him how to be a dog.
I truly believe that seeing Taz at the end helped to give him a small understanding of his passing.

When Taz passed, Shylo felt it. For a while he wouldn’t even go into the garden alone in the evenings. Slowly, with time and routine, he’s building his confidence again. He leans more on us now (and pusscat) for confidence and stability.

We were only meant to foster him, but I knew very early on I could never let him go.
Ten years later, he is living proof of what patience and consistency can do. The physical scars are still there, but so many of the emotional ones have been softened and some, I truly hope, forgotten.

He absolutely loves being around your dogs and I really think that’s helped him through losing Taz.

Although… there is one dog he still refuses to tolerate. The neighbour’s dog remains his lifelong nemesis 🥴😂 ... I guess some friendships are just not meant to be 🤷.

He’s growing into his retirement years now and getting grey fast . It's been one of the most challenging and rewarding journeys I’ve ever been on. Would I do it again? ... Absolutely I would! ❤️

Thank you for asking after him.

You'll see the photo of when he was first introduced to Taz. He was so submissive he didn't know what to do .
The latest photo is of him with his favourite dragon toy... Older AND wiser ❤️

09/02/2026

☀️☀️☀️summer holiday dates☀️☀️

Town and Country dogs will be unavailable on the following dates:

21st June -5th July

06/02/2026

05/02/2026

🐕 Price Update for 2026 🐕

From April 1st 2026 there will be a small price increase on my walks from £12 to £13 (one dog) and £20 to £22 (two dogs- same house) .

I’ve kept my prices as low as possible for as long as I could, with my last increase being in March 2023, as I understand how challenging the last few years have been for everyone. However, with ongoing increases in running costs and industry rates, this small adjustment is now necessary to continue providing the same high standard of care and reliability.

Many dog walkers now charge £15 per hour or more (even new ones with no experience!), so I’m confident that £13/£22 per walk remains excellent value for a trusted and experienced service.

Thank you so much for your understanding and for supporting my small business 🐾

31/01/2026

I think this post hit the nail on the head 😂💨🌪️☔🌨️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️